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Ron Nyswaner Biography

Birth Name:Ron Nyswaner

Birth Place:Clarksville, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession Writer, Producer, Director, Camera department

Fast Facts

In appreciation for his advocacy for individuals who battle HIV/AIDS, he was awarded the Ryan White Youth Service Award
Has served as an advisor to the Sundance Insitute Screenwriting Labs
Earned a master's degree in film studies from Columbia University
Studied psychology and writing at the University of Pittsburgh
Is widely regarded for creating complex, intense characters through his writings
Was one of the founding members of the Actors & Writers Theater Company in New York
Has served on the board at the Woodstock Film Festival

1988Critics Award-: nominated
1989Independent Spirit Award-Best First Feature: nominated
1993ACCA-Best Original Screenplay: winner
1994Oscar-Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen: nominated
1994Golden Globe-Best Screenplay - Motion Picture: nominated
1994WGA Award (Screen)-Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen: nominated
1995BAFTA Film Award-Best Screenplay - Original: nominated
2006NBR Award-Best Adapted Screenplay: winner
2007Independent Spirit Award-Best Screenplay: nominated
2014Felix-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
2014First Prize-Best Feature Documentary: winner
2014WGA Award (TV)-New Series: nominated
2015SXSW Grand Jury Award-Documentary Feature: nominated
2015Audience Award-Best Documentary Feature: winner
2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
2024Peabody Award-Entertainment: winner
2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: nominated